Belt Buckle Faux? Zuni? Navajo?

TaraFawn75 · April 3, 2021, 3:13pm

Any opinions on authenticity?
Is the figure a Kachina?

TAH · April 3, 2021, 3:51pm

It could be a kachina. The first one that comes to mind is the Early Morning Singer.

TaraFawn75 · April 3, 2021, 4:16pm

Oooh yes! I think that’s it! Thank You

Jason · April 3, 2021, 4:40pm

It is a Navajo piece, they do not have kachinas. It is a Yei’ be Chei’ figure and the artist is Benjamin Becenti. He is well known for inlay storyteller concho belts.

TAH · April 3, 2021, 6:37pm

Thanks Jason! Found this on the internet. Amazing work!

Jason · April 3, 2021, 9:15pm

Interesting find, we have a Rainbow Man, Apache Crown Dancer and Thunderbird. I guess we could interpret that as a Kachina. Thanks for sharing.